Sermons on Joke:

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2014

If you have a physical heart problem, you can ignore it and take the consequences or adjust to the problem and make the best of it; the same is true when it comes to our invisible, inner being.We are going to discuss this inner heart problem.

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! (Mark 7:14-23) 1. Joke: Man in church inherited 1 million dollars; afraid the shock would kill him… Asked pastor to break news. Pastor asked, “Charlie, if you inherited 1 million dollars, what would you do?” Charline: “Give ½ to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sanitize Sin?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

today there grows a spirit of compromise that sanitizes, justifies, rationalizes,palliates, and extenuates sin. Sin destroys...

SANITIZE SIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE MUST COME TO REALIZE WHEN MANKIND APPROACHES THE TROPIC OF SIN... ALL PPEOPLE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO MAKE LIGHT SIN AND SIN'S CONSEQUENCES... A. COULD THESE THREE TYPES OF EXCUSES LEAD TO THE TENDANCY OF SIN? Matthew 22:1 And Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Tents Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2014

The shepherd's tent has great symbolism for our walk with God.

1. Sherlock Holmes' Stolen Tent Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communication Is Key Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 14, 2021

This is the 7th devotion from the series entitles, Building Relationships that Last,' and talks about the importance of communication in building healthy relationships.

Communication, we can say, is the life-line to maintaining meaningful relationships. Today, more than ever before, there are myriad ways we can communicate with one another. The advancements in science and technology have placed before us, numerous options to communicate effectively, and the boom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Luke 19:1-10, John 2:13-17, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Dodging Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2021

What is often passed off as indecisiveness or propriety or procrastination is a dishonest attempt to keep from honoring what is right and fair. We can see Felix’s motives as an example. We can also see how God can use such red tape.

Dodging Decisions (Acts 24:1-27) 1. So today we honor our graduates, and we honor our fathers. 2. I will honor our graduates with a joke: Why did Mary want to work at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet even though she'd received her B.A. degree? Because it had been on her bucket list for a long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spiritual Gift Of Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2018

We are in danger in the U.S. Church today because we have in many ways lost that attitude of reverence, humble fear, toward God.

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Every morning all Catholic clergy, and thousands of lay Catholics, pray the Benedictus prayer of Zechariah. It’s the prayer John the Baptist’s father vocalized when his voice was restored after John’s birth. There is a line in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8, Isaiah 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Worship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2022

Worship is defined as the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Dennis Joachim Ignacious, a Malaysian-born diplomat and author once remarked: “When we lift our hands in praise and worship, we break spiritual jars of perfume over Jesus. The fragrance of our praise fills the whole earth and touches the heart of God.” Romans 12:1 confirms: “I appeal to you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23, Matthew 4:10, John 4:24

What Lasts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C

November 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 21:25-36 What Lasts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. With this Sunday we turn the page to a new year on our church year calendar. The new year commences with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Wheat And Chaff: Discerning God's Word In A World Of Noise

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 20, 2025

This is a sermon on a passage where God draws a clear and fiery line between His eternal truth and the dangerous deceptions of false teachers.

Scripture Text: Jeremiah 23:25-40 (KJV) Introduction: A World of Competing Voices Good evening, my friends. We live in a world that is drowning in noise. We are bombarded every day by a thousand competing voices. Voices from our phones, from our televisions, from social media influencers, from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes You Say The Things You Say? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

For your character, change your words, and your heart will change.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. For your destiny, change your heart, and your words will change. 2. For your character, change your words, and your heart will change. The Five Most Five Powerful Words ? I love you. ? You are forgiven. ? I pronounce you husband and wife. ? You are hired. ? Yes. B. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:37, James 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Full Of Grace And Truth

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Christmas, Year C

January 5, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:10-18 Full of Grace and Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Language Of Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 12, 2023

A word is defined as a singular, often distinct, meaningful element of speech or writing used to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.

Mimi Novic, a female author, therapist, motivational speaker and self-awareness teacher once remarked: “Let's not build walls with our words. Let's stay silent and speak in a language that only our hearts can understand.” Ephesians 4:29 confirms: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 12:37, 1 John 4:7, Psalm 19:14

Harvest Is A Time Of Thanksgiving And Reflecting On God’s Provision. Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

Harvest is more than just food, it’s a time of thanksgiving and reflecting on God’s provision.

Harvest is a time of thanksgiving and reflecting on God’s provision. Today, we’re talking about harvest. And I don’t know about you, but the word "harvest" brings to mind images of golden fields, ripe fruit, and, let’s be honest, lots of food! Who doesn’t love a good meal? But harvest is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer And Corrupt Communication

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

This sermon provides a deep insight into how believers should control their words and overcome corrupt communication.

THE BELIEVER AND CORRUPT COMMUNICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:8, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:8, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"come Out From Among Them: A Warning To The Church About Gab And The Fires Of Hell" Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 30, 2025

There is a platform called Gab that promotes itself as a haven for free speech. But in reality, it is a hub of hate speech—specifically against Black people, Jewish people, immigrants, and anyone who doesn’t fit into a twisted, whitewashed view of the world.

Sermon Title: "Come Out from Among Them: A Warning to the Church About Gab and the Fires of Hell" Short Topic 1: Gab’s Gospel of Hate Short Topic 2: Racism Burns in Hell Text: 2 Corinthians 6:17 Psalm 1:1-2 1 John 2:9-11 Leviticus 19:17-18 Revelation 21:8 Ephesians 5:11 Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2, 1 John 2:9-11, Leviticus 19:17-18, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 5:11, Hebrews 12:29  (view more)  (view less)